I Fell in Love with Hope - Lancali

“Sing, Yorick,” she orders gently, moving her forefinger as I mimic.
“The last time I was on that bridge, the stars fell,” I say. I’m not sure
she understands, but, “I can’t cross it again.”
“It’s okay,” Hikari says again and in her tone of voice, it’s almost
believable.
“It’s okay. I’ll stay with you.”
“No, you–”
“I’m not leaving you, Sam.” She speaks with conviction. She still
cares about me. Even when I couldn’t give her what she wanted. Her
palm stays parallel to mine.
I think I could’ve caught my breath. I could’ve found the strength to
stand up straight and keep on going if Hikari and I’s dancing
obscured everything else.
Only it doesn’t. Over her shoulder, Time is still there. It stands over
my friends, casting a shadow with my past twirling on its finger.
Neo and C hold Sony’s hands as they all turn onto the bridge.
My heart drops in my chest.
“Wait,” I say, a barely there noise, a question no one could answer.
“Why are they–”
I don’t finish the question. I walk past Hikari.
“Wait,” I say again.
They walk further onto the bridge. I push through people surrounding
me on the sidewalk. I go after them. I need to go after them. They
aren’t supposed to cross it. It’s too early. They aren’t meant to go yet!